Report
View the interactive map (PDF, 3.2 MB)
Downloads:
- 2009 Statistics (PDF, 320KB)
- Offshore Report (PDF, 2.2MB)
- Declaration (PDF, 314KB)
- Factsheet (PDF, 257KB)
- Offshore Map (PDF, 4.2MB)
- Powerpoint (PPT, 2MB)
Wind Directions Offshore special:
The September 2009 issue of Wind Directions features many articles relating to offshore wind.
Facts on offshore wind energy:
According to the European Environmental Agency offshore wind can power Europe seven times over
- More than 100 GW of capacity planned = 10% of EU power
- An infinite and CO2 free energy source
- Creating thousands of new jobs
- Stimulating the economy
View the historical statistics »
Read more about offshore wind »
Event
European Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition 2009
Discover huge opportunities and the latest technology at the world’s largest offshore wind event.
The next edition will build on the huge success of the event that took place in Sweden, in September 2009 which attracted over 4,850 people and over 260 exhibitors.
Quotes:
Old ways of providing energy won’t be suitable for the next generation. Offshore wind is the only technology that can provide tens of GWs in our generation.
Ian Marchant - CEO, Scottish and Southern Energy
Press releases:
[16-09-2009]
Business leaders demand urgent political action on offshore wind energy Download PDF
[15-09-2009]
20 year plan for offshore energy grid presented to Commission Download PDF
[14-09-2009]
New research – offshore energy plans would supply 10% of Europe’s electricity Download PDF
Videos
"The one challenge that will define Europe in the 21st century is the global energy crisis. By 2050, we need to revolutionise not just the way we generate electricity but the way we deliver that electricity to consumers" - Mainstream Renewable Power
